Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. MiguelCosta
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Its the best game i have ever played.....Simple as that...And the cool thing is after you beat the game, you still have a ton of things to do...Why? well because there are more than 600 moons in Super Mario Odyssey! That's insane!
  2. ledg27
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Un juego enorme en todos sus apartados una jugabilidad perfecta, un estilo artístico hermoso, exploración gratificante y un trabajo bien hecho en todos sus detalles, La llegada a new donk city por primera vez.. con la lluvia , la noche es abrumadora ver a mario en un escenario tan real por momentos pensé que no le sentaría muy bien pero todo lo contrario. (imagino ese escenario pero paraUn juego enorme en todos sus apartados una jugabilidad perfecta, un estilo artístico hermoso, exploración gratificante y un trabajo bien hecho en todos sus detalles, La llegada a new donk city por primera vez.. con la lluvia , la noche es abrumadora ver a mario en un escenario tan real por momentos pensé que no le sentaría muy bien pero todo lo contrario. (imagino ese escenario pero para un juego de acción en tercera persona VAMOS NINTENDO ANÍMATE).
    Para mi el mejor Super Mario creado hasta el día de hoy Martes 31/10/2017 hahahaha!
    Un diez en toda la regla por gráficos,r creatividad, gran control, DIVERSIÓN que lo mas importante y donde mario es el mayor exponente.    … Expand
  3. biohazzard
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Es un juego simplemente exquisito los que comentan negativo ni siquiera tienen el juego es de lo mejor llevarlo a mi trabajo y ver que todos reconocen a tal personaje y lo pueden jugar sin un tutorial de 3 horas ademas de la portabilidad el sistema de gráficos excelente la jugabilidad y demás excelente
  4. BladiCr4
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Un 10 Merecido. En primer lugar, El Apartado grafico lo mejor que se puede pedir hasta ahora, las cinematicas del juego, y las secciones 2D son una total maravilla, La banda sonora es espectacular. La jugabilidad es bastante entretenida y cada reino se puede explorar por todos los sitios. Cabe decir que este juego le saca el maximo provecho a los controles de esta consola en todas susUn 10 Merecido. En primer lugar, El Apartado grafico lo mejor que se puede pedir hasta ahora, las cinematicas del juego, y las secciones 2D son una total maravilla, La banda sonora es espectacular. La jugabilidad es bastante entretenida y cada reino se puede explorar por todos los sitios. Cabe decir que este juego le saca el maximo provecho a los controles de esta consola en todas sus modalidades. Tiene una durabilidad bastante decente. Hay gente que dice que este juego es muy facil, pero realmente lo complicado es cuando intentas completar todos los reinos al 100%. ¡No se como es posible que este juego te den tantas ganas de jugarlo, y lo quieras jugar aún si no tienes la consola, y es por eso que me compraré la consola!. Juego totalmente recomendable para cualquier persona. Compratelo y adentrate en esta increible aventura :)… Expand
  5. LindaEspectacul
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Simplemente increible, Mario en estado puro. Este junto a BotW han marcardo un primer año de Switch legendario. ¿Lo malo? Hay que esperar a la próxima entrega...
  6. MarioLover
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    It's the Mario Game I have always wanted
    The controls are Great and Cappy is really helpful im not gonna make this review to long but this is the best Mario Game to date (At least for me)
  7. alexpues
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Imho simply outstanding!!!Everytime i play, my face smile doesn't change!!!!Every world is big enough for us completionist or collect-a-tonners for searching every corner for power moon!!!
  8. FORGETxMExNOT
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    An absolute treat for Switch owners alongside Zelda: Breath of the Wild that'll certainly give no one any second thoughts about picking up the new system just to experience it. Tight controls, beautiful soundtrack, inspired level design and probably one of the best (and not to mention unexpected) ending sequences I've seen in any Mario game to date. A definite 10/10*
  9. tohmais
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Mario Odyssey was a extremely enjoyable game from start to finish, and beyond. It's booming with creativity and intuitive design. The "Cap"ture ability is an extremely fun tool to play with. The game we got was worth the wait and anticipation. A Nintendo Switch is worth it just for this game. The movement is phenomenal, making unintentional skips and finding reward for it. It has anMario Odyssey was a extremely enjoyable game from start to finish, and beyond. It's booming with creativity and intuitive design. The "Cap"ture ability is an extremely fun tool to play with. The game we got was worth the wait and anticipation. A Nintendo Switch is worth it just for this game. The movement is phenomenal, making unintentional skips and finding reward for it. It has an average difficulty, however, the game supplements this with not being punished too much for mistakes. I think it should be a little harder, but it is an excellent game for newcomers to the 3D platforming genre. Overall, I highly recommend this game.… Expand
  10. meowingcat
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    Great Graphics, scaling game play difficulty, easy to learn hard to master, vivid soundtrack and great level design. Nintendo brought forth an incredible new addition to the mario 3d series and it is as great as everyone says. It deserves the Game of the Year award more than any other game out there.
  11. Millez
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    When I first saw this game in its announcement trailer, I was skeptical. But when Super Mario Odyssey released, those worries were all but destroyed. This game has amazing variety and really makes you feel like you're straight back in the Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine. I give this game a perfect score and I really recommend it!
  12. Luigi86101
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    Okay this a review system I am trying out.

    Story: 4/5 This game wasn't meant to be huge on story, so I am going to lower the score to out of 5 for story specifically. Not too confusing, based on the end alone you most likely won't be disappointed. Just don't go in expecting the most complex story ever. Level Design: 15/15 One of the major parts of the game. The game is linear if you    Okay this a review system I am trying out.

    Story: 4/5 This game wasn't meant to be huge on story, so I am going to lower the score to out of 5 for story specifically. Not too confusing, based on the end alone you most likely won't be disappointed. Just don't go in expecting the most complex story ever.
    Level Design: 15/15 One of the major parts of the game. The game is linear if you want to just progress, but it seems huge despite the average sized maps if you are going to 100% or at least at your own pace.
    Music: 10/10 Songs like Cascade Kingdom, Jump up Superstar, Wooded Kingdom, (Trying to avoid spoilers) Second to last Kingdom, and the ending song are just a few of the many good songs in this game. When you enter a 2D level, the 8-bit Remixes are just as good.
    Battle System: 5/5 Lowered to 5 because it's simple but not confusing at all. With the capture ability you have many options for fighting. This is shown well in many of the unique boss fights in certain kingdoms.
    Replayability: 10/10 Amazing replayability. However, if you 100%ed the game on your first run, it could remove some of it. You may want to replay using certain challenges, to fins more moons, to speedrun the game, try out different options etc.
    Difficulty: 10/10 "The game is too easy" Yeah sure I want to see you attempt the Volleyball Challenge for 100 and the Final Level in the game. This game is easy if you want, and hard if you want. There are several easy moons but MANY more harder ones.
    NPCs: 10/10 Really creative. From skeletons with hats to forks to humans, this game has many unique NPCs. The new bosses and enemies are also really unique and all have a different way to be beaten.
    Graphics: 5/5 Graphics aren't everything, but this game has amazing graphics.
    Length: 5/5 Again, the game is as long as you want it to be. You can breeze through the game, collecting just the amount of moons needed to progress through each kingdom (120 minimum are needed to complete the game, taking about 1-5 hours), or you can 100% the game, try to beat you record on one of the many challenges in this game, or simply take your time with it (about 45-72, 2-12, 15-25 hours respectively)
    Exploration: 15/15 Out of 15 cause this is one of the main components of the game. The maps may be average-sized, but they seem HUGE. There are so many moons to be found. The game rewards you for being curious. There are MANY ways to get most of the power moons, and there are A LOT of moons.
    Impact on the series: 10/10 Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are fan favorites for being an open, sandbox-like game with a lot to do. This game brings back those genres and it does not disappoint. With it being 7 years since the last sandbox style game, Super Mario Odyssey just leaves me wanting more.

    •Story 4/5

    •Level Design 15/15
    •Music 10/10
    •Battle System 10/10
    •Replayability 10/10
    •Difficulty 10/10
    •NPCs 10/10
    •Graphics 5/5
    •Length 10/10
    •Exploration 15/15
    •Impact 10/10

    Review from these points: 99/100

    Personal review: 100/100, story isn't everything.    … Expand
  13. Ronkun26
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    El juego es genial, supera a Breath of the Wild y es el juego COMPLETO, sin micropagos, o politicas mierda. Super gráficos, super historia y el mejor gameplay que he usado!
  14. MaximisRulz
    Feb 17, 2018
    8
    This game is great. It isn't as much of a masterpiece as people say, though. This main story is too short. I have played for played for 36 hours, and 30 of those my objective has been: Collect More Power Moons. I have ~600 moons, and it's getting slightly repetitive. I am biased, though, since I don't tend to like triple A titles that much. I would prefer to play cheaper games that can beThis game is great. It isn't as much of a masterpiece as people say, though. This main story is too short. I have played for played for 36 hours, and 30 of those my objective has been: Collect More Power Moons. I have ~600 moons, and it's getting slightly repetitive. I am biased, though, since I don't tend to like triple A titles that much. I would prefer to play cheaper games that can be as fun and can take more time, such as: Celeste (20$), Undertale (10$). Terraria (10$), Doki Doki Literature Club (free), or League of Legends (free). I more time spent playing all of those game individually than Super Mario Odyssey, having just as much fun. This game is good, but it isn't the masterpiece it was made out to be.… Expand
  15. craigoryegory
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    The only complaint of which I could possibly conceive is more content; for the price of entry I would expect at least one more gratis bonus beyond Luigi's Balloon Challenge
  16. BrettSiebenhaar
    May 24, 2018
    10
    I loved every second of this game. Was the ending a little bit of a let down, yes, but Mario Odyssey 2 is a definite game on the horizon! Everything about this game reminded me of my childhood days of playing Mario 64. This game was awesome!
  17. ssesses
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Odyssey is pure joy. While not as emotionally deep as Galaxy, Odyssey is so absurdly fun. The worlds are deep and simplistic, while still maintaining a complex nature. The music is great, and the gameplay is better. Odyssey brings about that youth-like enthusiasm that we can't bring out in ourselves. Odyssey has a special whimsicality to it that will never be forgotten.

    YOU CAN BE A GOOMBAS!!
  18. Westimations
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    So, Mario has to rescue Peach.....again, but now it's with his new friend Cappy, as they travel around the world to rescue her. The gameplay is absolutely groundbreaking and the graphics are probably the best I've seen from 2017. This is probably my favorite game from 2017.
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Presentation: 10/10
    Overall: 10/10
  19. toonlinkman
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    An amazing game that comes so close to Zelda - Breath of the wild. In some ways it is so much more enjoyable and fun than Zelda. Me personally I prefer Zelda's genre of game, which is what it will come down to in deciding game of the year.

    The difficulty is just right. Any person of any age or skill can play to a level which suits them. A young child can play in assist mode. A hardcore    An amazing game that comes so close to Zelda - Breath of the wild. In some ways it is so much more enjoyable and fun than Zelda. Me personally I prefer Zelda's genre of game, which is what it will come down to in deciding game of the year.

    The difficulty is just right. Any person of any age or skill can play to a level which suits them. A young child can play in assist mode. A hardcore gamer can go for all the moons and the darker side of the moon.

    The tribute to donkey kong at the end of metro kingdom is amazing. I'm putting off ending the game by exploring each world in depth, but I've read the end of the game is even better.    … Expand
  20. Quijote
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    My eternal 10 to this Mario though I haven't finished it yet, but it's been so big, fantastic, awesome, emotive, is some parts it's so beautiful that you feel like you're about to cry. This is the best videogame of ALL TIMES, side by side with Mario 64 and Zelda Breath Of The Wilde. Perfection is the word to describe this game. The fantasy is real, the world is a paradise, the human raceMy eternal 10 to this Mario though I haven't finished it yet, but it's been so big, fantastic, awesome, emotive, is some parts it's so beautiful that you feel like you're about to cry. This is the best videogame of ALL TIMES, side by side with Mario 64 and Zelda Breath Of The Wilde. Perfection is the word to describe this game. The fantasy is real, the world is a paradise, the human race is good, all because of the existence of this game. Super Mario Odyssey is a Wonder.… Expand
  21. LadiesMan217
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    As a gamer for 20 some years, there are titles that stand out and titles that fade. Super Mario Odyssey will last as the prior, a title that shines for years to come. It combines all that is great about the Mario legacy, whilst eschewing the lackluster elements.

    It's just plain old FUN! Incorporating elements from the original NES version, Mario 64, and others, this game is just exactly    As a gamer for 20 some years, there are titles that stand out and titles that fade. Super Mario Odyssey will last as the prior, a title that shines for years to come. It combines all that is great about the Mario legacy, whilst eschewing the lackluster elements.

    It's just plain old FUN! Incorporating elements from the original NES version, Mario 64, and others, this game is just exactly what the Dr. ordered.

    Gorgeous, tight controls, humor everywhere, zany funscapes and plenty of secrets. It's a must-have for any Switch owner.    … Expand
  22. iamcpc
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    I'm maybe 60-70% of the way through this game and i've loved every second of it! There is so much stuff packed into this game it's insane! Even my family gets to play as Mario or the hat in two player mode! Very clever and fun!
  23. Batraciofanrex
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Mario Odissey es la epitome de la perfección, un juego divertidisimo con el que se pueden pasar bastantes horas buscando o recolectando las lunas para completar todo un reino. No quisiera comentar nada más para no arruinar sorpresas simplemente es el juego del año.
  24. alvaroperez92
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Simply unbelievable... Nintendo did it again... The game is FULL of surprises. First thing that shocked me were the controls... From the outside it can feel like Mario has 2 or 3 types of jumps, a couple different attacks and the addition of Cappy... but the actual gameplay has a LOT of depth. You can move Mario in a thousand different ways... each one cleaver than the previous one.
    The    Simply unbelievable... Nintendo did it again... The game is FULL of surprises. First thing that shocked me were the controls... From the outside it can feel like Mario has 2 or 3 types of jumps, a couple different attacks and the addition of Cappy... but the actual gameplay has a LOT of depth. You can move Mario in a thousand different ways... each one cleaver than the previous one.
    The graphics look SUPER sharp on TV mode and the replayability possibilities are overall amazing...
    Its rather simple; this is the BEST Super Mario to date... Which is a HUGE thing to say...
    Find yourself a Switch and enjoy, that's all I can say    … Expand
  25. aspartamed
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    If you are a Mario fan this is a must have. Its certainly fun, but for me falls short and doesn't quite feel like a Mario game.

    This is not a traditional Mario, its a pseudo open world game where you search for hidden moon stones. Some are hidden, some are in hard to reach places, some are quests and some are held by bosses. So far no mushrooms or fire flowers instead you have a form of    If you are a Mario fan this is a must have. Its certainly fun, but for me falls short and doesn't quite feel like a Mario game.

    This is not a traditional Mario, its a pseudo open world game where you search for hidden moon stones. Some are hidden, some are in hard to reach places, some are quests and some are held by bosses. So far no mushrooms or fire flowers instead you have a form of hit points and throw your hat to attack like flower power.

    As an adult the game is quite easy. having 3 or 6 hit points allows for many mistakes and even if you die the penalty is very small. There is no life limit and you re-spawn at your last checkpoint, which there are plenty of. In fact since its an open world game and you often have to back track to explore other paths, sometimes dying is welcome.

    Boss battles so far have been quite easy. Deaths have only come from misplaced jumps into pits or "camera" deaths where you cant see whats going on because the camera angle is fighting you.

    There is a "shake" controller mechanic that allows for special moves and auto targeting. There is no non-motion version of this control, even if you turn motion controls off. Fortunately so far the game is so easy that this mechanic can be considered optional. If you plan to use the shake mechanic it makes the game difficult to play in switch tablet mode and found my self struggling to balance the tablet on my lap while holding the controllers. Instead now I opt to play on the television

    All in all the game is fun to play though not very challenging. If you are looking for a relaxing game that you can spend hours exploring then this is great. I feel this game does not stand up to Nintendo high expectations and doesn't provide an adult challenge. Its a good game but falls short of greatness.    … Expand
  26. Odettehr
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    excellent game, great gameplay, beautiful scenaries, music are fun.
    very good one player game, clonyers need undertand what is good game like this, what is awful games life EA's game, GT sport etc
  27. TheNine
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Mario has never looked better. Mario has never controlled better. And despite massive expectations and the classic installments before it, Mario still manages to surprise and dominate the platforming genre. Mario has never PLAYED better.

    While the Galaxy games were in my view untouchable in terms of design and ambition, Odyssey has just topped them, despite my usual preference of more    Mario has never looked better. Mario has never controlled better. And despite massive expectations and the classic installments before it, Mario still manages to surprise and dominate the platforming genre. Mario has never PLAYED better.

    While the Galaxy games were in my view untouchable in terms of design and ambition, Odyssey has just topped them, despite my usual preference of more linear Mario games. The world is just so dense, and every single discovery is fun, rewarding and effortlessly presented.

    Amazing stuff as only Nintendo can deliver. VG magic.    … Expand
  28. nuevocharrua
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de plataforma hasta la fecha, mejora sustancialmente a Mario 64, al poder seguir jugando al conseguir una luna. Gráficos muy buenos,. música para el recuerdo.
  29. Yozora
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Increible, no se puede describir, solo se puede decir una cosa, si quieres saber lo grande que es juegalo, no te arrepentiras, la consola valdría la pena solo con que hubiera salido este juego, ahora yo me voy a seguir disfrutando de la switch.
  30. Tselel
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Story - As common to the classic Mario game. Its story didnt really stay away from its generic line. It is still the same Mario saves Peach from Bowser kind of story. The main difference though is the story does not only revolve now with those three with the addition of Mario's new mate Cappy and other Hat like characters. Its ok but still standard. Thus, an OK score of 7/10

    Gameplay -    Story - As common to the classic Mario game. Its story didnt really stay away from its generic line. It is still the same Mario saves Peach from Bowser kind of story. The main difference though is the story does not only revolve now with those three with the addition of Mario's new mate Cappy and other Hat like characters. Its ok but still standard. Thus, an OK score of 7/10

    Gameplay - Now this is the game's main strength, Mario games has always been the first in line in platforming/puzzle games and this game isnt different, the puzzles are awesome, many, unique and keeps you interesting until the end of the game. Its an added bonus that you have like 800+ moons to collect which makes it more worthwhile. In addition, I love how they somehow delved into semi open world genre which has different and unique worlds to explore. A very good mixture of 3d and 2d gameplays elements was executed in whole. It is also good that an addition of cappy usages was added also as well as its possesion/capture mechanic which gives you a chance to use enemies in game. All in all, a masterpiece in this aspect. A score of 10/10

    Graphics - I love how the different worlds of Mario Odyssey is different and unique with each other and has different colors (though the colors looks plain and lazy.) Design though of the characters, enemies and npcs was for me is pretty below average as well. However, I love how the game is 60 fps and you could really enjoy it smoothly. Thus, a score of 8/10

    Sound - I love the music of this game. I love its in game songs, the music of each and every world and the sound effects of its gameplay. Kinda childish but doesnt really affect it much. As to the character voice though like the zelda games are all awfully done with childish moans or scream. It is still stupid how after all this years Nintendo is still Lazy to hire voice actors to add identity to their characters. Therefore, a score of 7/10

    Fun factor - A new scoring system on my review. Now despite all of what I have said above. I really enjoyed my whole experience in the game. Athough personally this game is much more easier and forgiving compared to its galaxy counterparts. It is still decent cause its fun. Regardles, personally it is one of my GOTY candidates for this year together with other great games like Nier: Automata, Persona 5, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Divinity Original Sin II. Thus, a score of 10/10.

    Average score - 8.4    … Expand
  31. davidl42
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    excelente juego perfecto, graficos rendimiento de la consola increible que algo tan pequeno como switch pueda mover este juego sin ningun problema. adoro esta nueva entrega
  32. ItsAllOgre5
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I have played hundreds of video games over the years, so nowadays it takes a game to be really special to hold my interest to the very end, which explains my big backlog of unfinished games. Judging by how I played this game for over 10 hours straight with maybe one or two breaks in between, I would say this is a great game. Yes, the game isn't very long or difficult, even when I stoppedI have played hundreds of video games over the years, so nowadays it takes a game to be really special to hold my interest to the very end, which explains my big backlog of unfinished games. Judging by how I played this game for over 10 hours straight with maybe one or two breaks in between, I would say this is a great game. Yes, the game isn't very long or difficult, even when I stopped to smell the flowers and collect extra moons, but it feels so great to control Mario and there are a million ways to do things and get to places. The game is so full of surprises, particularly a certain nostalgia-inducing post-game costume that you can unlock. The graphics are mostly fine even though it's in 900p and the city level can look pretty bad. When I finished the game, I just wanted more; there's some neat post-game content here, but it's nothing too crazy. Overall, just by the amount of joy this game has given me, I'd stay it's still a 10. it's the best exclusive title for the Switch. This year has been so packed of fun games that this would already be a good game to end it on, but there's still more coming. Here's hoping Xenoblade 2 lands that knockout blow in December.… Expand
  33. Reyn_the_Insane
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey takes everything that made the 3D Mario genre great and blends it all together in one big grand adventure. While short, the main story kept a grin on my face the entire time, with surprises around every corner. The controls play like you think they will, and like you want them to. The graphical art style is amazing, and while 900p may not sound great on paper, theSuper Mario Odyssey takes everything that made the 3D Mario genre great and blends it all together in one big grand adventure. While short, the main story kept a grin on my face the entire time, with surprises around every corner. The controls play like you think they will, and like you want them to. The graphical art style is amazing, and while 900p may not sound great on paper, the fantastic colors, lighting, and the locked 60 frames per second will make you forget the Switch's hardware limitations. The soundtrack is phenomenal, possibly grammy-worthy. The sheer amount of collectibles found in the game will keep anyone coming back for more. Very few games have ever made me cry tears of joy at the ending; Odyssey is one of them. If I had any complaints about the game, it would be the story's length. But the good thing about that is that you can play it again and again. Super Mario Odyssey is the greatest video game of all time, and I can't give it a high enough score. If you own a Switch, you need to buy it. If you own an XB1 or PS4, you need to sell it and buy a Switch and this game. This game is not worth 60 dollars, it's priceless.… Expand
  34. Perivan64
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    El último juego sandbox de Mario fue Sunshine y fue un gran juego del 2002, pero Odyssey llevó todo lo que conocemos de Mario al siguiente nivel con una increíble cantidad de cosas nuevas (y viejas para los fans de hueso colorado de Mario): Diseño y tamaño de niveles increíble, un soundtrack mucho mejor trabajado y variado, un set de movimientos de Mario más extendido que nunca, unEl último juego sandbox de Mario fue Sunshine y fue un gran juego del 2002, pero Odyssey llevó todo lo que conocemos de Mario al siguiente nivel con una increíble cantidad de cosas nuevas (y viejas para los fans de hueso colorado de Mario): Diseño y tamaño de niveles increíble, un soundtrack mucho mejor trabajado y variado, un set de movimientos de Mario más extendido que nunca, un apartado gráfico y artístico nunca antes visto en un juego de Mario, excelentes animaciones y una gran cantidad de lunas y cosas por hacer que sin duda te darán horas y horas y horas de diversión. El mejor juego de plataformas de la historia.… Expand
  35. joseLuis1
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, muy buena jugabilidad, una gran historia, se sorprendió bastante el sistema de controles (de manera positiva), mundo abierto es bastante detallado, los puzzles y las mazmorras son de lo mejor, un nivel de dificultad muy bueno (sobre todos para los amantes de los retos) y buenos gráficos.
  36. joacoandresen
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    After all the hype, Nintendo delivered, barely however. Everything you expect of a great plataformer is here, BUT that's it, there aren't any surprises that will make you say: "OMG!!!". It barely checks the 10 out of 10 mark. So, if you are interested, keep your expectation in check.
  37. frenzyfamine
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I am a loss for words! This game is incredibly addicting.

    Positives: -The 2D sections are incredibly innovative. I love how they even created a separate 8-bit theme of each course to fit them, along with even including the 30+ outfits being visible on Mario in those sections too. Nintendo has definitely opted for quality over quantity this time round. -The new inclusion of    I am a loss for words! This game is incredibly addicting.

    Positives:

    -The 2D sections are incredibly innovative. I love how they even created a separate 8-bit theme of each course to fit them, along with even including the 30+ outfits being visible on Mario in those sections too. Nintendo has definitely opted for quality over quantity this time round.

    -The new inclusion of outfits. It's like I'm in mod heaven. Some of the outfits in the game will give you goosebumps if you've played any other Mario titles before this

    -The capture abilities. There are over 50+ captures, and man, do they provide gameplay variation. I'd had expected to avoid them due to having a limited moveset compared to Mario's renown ability of parkour, but that never seemed to cross my mind. It isn't a gimmick, it definitely improved my enjoyment of the game.

    -Mario's moveset. It harkens back to the ol'64 days, and I love it. As you can probably already observe, people have broken the boundaries of this game with Cappy and still are rewarded for unorthodox gameplay. Nintendo truly tries to appeal to both a casual and hardcore audience, and it pays off beautifully.

    -I have to admit, the best kingdoms are definitely the ones Nintendo did not show off.

    Negatives:

    -In some ways, I feel like the *actual* platforming in Odyssey in the main kingdoms is slightly lacking. I know it's meant to be similar to 64 with that adventurous feel instead, but the Sand Kingdom, dear god, is far too vacant. I would prefer if Nintendo at least included more lumps of sand or at least some hurdles to force me to take advantage of Mario's moveset more, rather than rolling around everywhere.

    -The background aesthetic is incredibly mundane in most of the secret-esque levels, akin to Sunshine. It's rather off-putting and makes me less inclined to want to play them.

    -The broodal boss fights are just plain boring. The rest however, (like local bosses) are **** amazing. But that's mostly because they are unique (using captures exclusively) rather than just jumping on heads.

    In other words, I'd say personal improvements for me would be that I think the kingdoms could be designed a bit better, otherwise I believe there should be more. Nintendo could definitely force you to be more creative with the capture abilities as well. They have untapped potential.

    Again, this game took quite a few risks that are in their infancy for the Mario franchise, similar to BOTW for Zelda (where it nailed combat, over-world, health, scavenging and accessibility in roaming, but failed in puzzling variety and dungeons). So I don't expect perfection off the bat when it comes to innovation. I can definitely see any direct sequels to these titles easily improving on their respective formulae. Which is insane to perceive when these games are already almost rated 100 on Metacritic, implying they are already perfect.    … Expand
  38. PEJOMAN1234
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Amazing and fun game one of the best i ever played. Mario is awesome. Mario in best charater ever he is the ......................................god.
  39. janlancer
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This is why I choose Nintendo. There is nothing quite like this on any other platform. Although some sacrifices had to be made (mostly visible on jagged twitchy cast shadows) for it to run smoothly the game still looks very beautiful. I always appreciate that Nintendo focuses on gameplay, how tight the controls are and how the game runs at a steady framerate and how fun the game mechanicThis is why I choose Nintendo. There is nothing quite like this on any other platform. Although some sacrifices had to be made (mostly visible on jagged twitchy cast shadows) for it to run smoothly the game still looks very beautiful. I always appreciate that Nintendo focuses on gameplay, how tight the controls are and how the game runs at a steady framerate and how fun the game mechanic is over anything else. I also love how progression flow seamlessly.… Expand
  40. Rbar
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I knew this game would be good but didnt know it would be this good! One of the greatest games Ive ever played. My wife, who doesnt like video games, loves this game. I would recommend this as a must have title for any Switch owner.
  41. Alotofcam
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Going into Super Mario Odyssey I don't know what I was expecting. But Nintendo certainly surprised us all when people found that there was 999 moon's hidden all around the 17 kingdoms. The story was one of the biggest pull factors towards this game and it was better than I expected. This game is one of the best released in 2017. If Nintendo keeps up what they are doing they will make thereGoing into Super Mario Odyssey I don't know what I was expecting. But Nintendo certainly surprised us all when people found that there was 999 moon's hidden all around the 17 kingdoms. The story was one of the biggest pull factors towards this game and it was better than I expected. This game is one of the best released in 2017. If Nintendo keeps up what they are doing they will make there way to the top of the gaming market.… Expand
  42. HonestFrog33
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I love This game! Is a bit easy but still love it! Best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. Marmota1987
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego maravilloso, que une lo mejor de todos los tiempos. Por primera vez un juego que une a toda la familia. Siendo un usuario de todas las consolas, de verdad sentí mucha nostalgia al jugar con mi hijo pequeño un juego que traía los gráficos de mi época a su época. Con una maravillosa banda sonora y grandes gráficos. Esto anexado a la potabilidad que nos entrega la consola.… Expand
  44. landon9228
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    By the end of the game, I was in tears, and I was applauding at the end credits. There's not much I can say about this game right now, because I am still in shock. Razor tight controls, fantastic level design, and the spirit of Super Mario 64 and Sunshine. I just can't say enough good things. It was worth the 9 month wait.
  45. Septra
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    After playing the glorious Zelda BOTW, I was a bit skeptical of Mario Odyssey, the trailer made it look really weird. Forget everything, just buy it and play it, it's one of the most refreshing games I ever played. i'm 38 yo and playing this for the first time felt like I was a kid playing Super Mario Bros 3 for the first time. It's a Masterpiece and will go down in history as a classic,After playing the glorious Zelda BOTW, I was a bit skeptical of Mario Odyssey, the trailer made it look really weird. Forget everything, just buy it and play it, it's one of the most refreshing games I ever played. i'm 38 yo and playing this for the first time felt like I was a kid playing Super Mario Bros 3 for the first time. It's a Masterpiece and will go down in history as a classic, i'm sure of it and I didn't even pass the Lake world.… Expand
  46. ruii
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    jogo excelente como se a Nintendo juntasse tudo de melhor dos outros Mários E DESSE AQUELE TOQUE MAGICO NÃO HA PALAVRAS PARA DESCREVER O BOM E FANTASTCO QUE O JOGO É
  47. SwitchForce
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Obra Maestra De Nintendo.Es Simplemente un Clasico Instantaneo(justo como Breath of the Wild)y estos dos son los Ocarina of Time y Mario 64 de nuestros tiempos,estoy seguro de que en 10 o 15 años hablaremos de ellos como historia reciente de los videojuegos y del como dieron catedra e influyeron en miles de futuros proyoyectos no solo de nintendo sino de la industria en general 15 deObra Maestra De Nintendo.Es Simplemente un Clasico Instantaneo(justo como Breath of the Wild)y estos dos son los Ocarina of Time y Mario 64 de nuestros tiempos,estoy seguro de que en 10 o 15 años hablaremos de ellos como historia reciente de los videojuegos y del como dieron catedra e influyeron en miles de futuros proyoyectos no solo de nintendo sino de la industria en general 15 de 10(No no exagero pruebalo y veras).Simplemente Magico y Lleno de Secretos muuy bien escondidos y el juego ni es para niños(Hay una diferencia entre apto para TODO PUBLICO y PARA NIÑOS) y tampoco es facil(de hecho es algo dificil si sacas el 100 del juego)y me da tristeza como hoy en dia ningun juego puede tener criticas justas y sinceras por culpa del Hate hacia Nintendo y en general hacia los buenos juegos o juegos populares,por cierto el gameplay es el mas divertido,variado y versatil de cualquier Mario 3D hasta hoy y les digo que sinceramente no hagan caso de las criticas negativas y variadas ya que el hate es tal que hay gente que se organiza para dar 0 sin razon(de verdad hay unas reviews tan absurdas que no puedes sino tomartelas con humor) Y a continuacion voy a decir los mayores puntos "negativos" de las reviews y darles batalla:
    El juego es facil y corto ademas los mapas son super pequeños,solo para niños:El juego tiene jefes algo faciles eso si pero en general estan bien,para los del contenido que segun se lo han pasado en 6 horas,seguro fueron a por la historia principal y ni se detuvieron hasta ver los creditos finales,seguro no fueron a explorar solo a por la historia,si realmente explotas al 100 cada mundo veras que facil para completarlo te llevas una media de 10 horas solo por un mapa y para tener todo lo que hay en el(mas los secretos claro)y hablando de estos hay una buena cantidad que ronda los 20(mas o menos) y en general si acabas el juego al 100 por ciento te podria llevar una media de 100 horas,en resumen es un 15 DE 10,Clasico Moderno.    … Expand
  48. GamerGod7
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    This is the best game i has ever played. It is SO much fun, I could not stop. The soundtracks are amazing. Could listen to them all day. Super fun gameplay, and tons of easter eggs and references. The graphics are amazing, and I feel like i'm inside the game. i can escape my boring life and enter the world of Mario. I highly suggest you buy this game, after beating it with all 999 stars, IThis is the best game i has ever played. It is SO much fun, I could not stop. The soundtracks are amazing. Could listen to them all day. Super fun gameplay, and tons of easter eggs and references. The graphics are amazing, and I feel like i'm inside the game. i can escape my boring life and enter the world of Mario. I highly suggest you buy this game, after beating it with all 999 stars, I my eyes got a bit wet. Back to my boring life :( This is by far, the best game i've ever played. i hate it when people rate the game 0/10 and haven't even played the game. Thank you Nintendo, for another amazing game!… Expand
  49. keibyakko
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    El mejor y más completo juego de Mario en 3D, gráficos de obra de arte, humor, banda sonora deslumbrante, libertad total y jugabilidad sencillamente perfecta. Un 10, aunque para mi Zelda Breath of the Wild es un 10,01.
  50. Shadowslayer64
    May 12, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game. I'd appreciate an explorable hub world however to acquire my 10 rating.
  51. vora_bat
    Jan 1, 2018
    7
    I'm giving the game 7 out of 10, because i'm not a Nintendo fanboy, and I acknowledge the existence of other games, that deserve 10 out of 10, and Mario Odysses is definitely not one of them. Mario Odyssey is a fine game. It is fun, but a very repetitive. It uses a lot of mechanics from previous games, and invent just a few new. The main problem of this game, is that if you're notI'm giving the game 7 out of 10, because i'm not a Nintendo fanboy, and I acknowledge the existence of other games, that deserve 10 out of 10, and Mario Odysses is definitely not one of them. Mario Odyssey is a fine game. It is fun, but a very repetitive. It uses a lot of mechanics from previous games, and invent just a few new. The main problem of this game, is that if you're not collecting all the moons on all levels, which is absolutely not important, you will finish levels pretty quickly, because the requirements to beat them are too simple.… Expand
  52. arhourigan
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    It's okay. It's an okay game. It's decently fun. I am utterly blown away by the absurdly positive response this is getting critically, though. I'm baffled. It's unambitious, the level design isn't really all that interesting, but the aesthetic is nice and consistent. The game play feels a bit like a slog, to be honest. I'm putting it at 8/10 because, like, it's perfectly good. It's a goodIt's okay. It's an okay game. It's decently fun. I am utterly blown away by the absurdly positive response this is getting critically, though. I'm baffled. It's unambitious, the level design isn't really all that interesting, but the aesthetic is nice and consistent. The game play feels a bit like a slog, to be honest. I'm putting it at 8/10 because, like, it's perfectly good. It's a good game. It's got some cool mechanics, neat stuff to look at. It's definitely not the best Mario game released ever though. It may be one of the weakest, in all honesty.… Expand
  53. ThatGuyWhoTypes
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Nintendo has really captivated that feel of what a true Mario game is all about with Super Mario Odyssey. You'll feel like you're playing Super Mario 64 at Christmas all over again on you N64. Though the story is short and can be beaten within a day, the game leaves you with tons of secrets and collectibles that will have you wanting to go at your wits end to get it. The surprises fromNintendo has really captivated that feel of what a true Mario game is all about with Super Mario Odyssey. You'll feel like you're playing Super Mario 64 at Christmas all over again on you N64. Though the story is short and can be beaten within a day, the game leaves you with tons of secrets and collectibles that will have you wanting to go at your wits end to get it. The surprises from this game keep making you want to come back and collect as many power moons as possible to get all endings and there is plenty of variety when it comes to clothing Mario with the various unlockable outfits. The difficulty of levels and puzzles stays at a steady pace throughout the majority of worlds and those dealing primarily with story content, however, when you start getting into the harder puzzles, it will definitely leave you wanting to throw your Joy Con at your tv. Nintendo has put a lot into Odyssey to challenge players. The boss fights seem to be lacking though when pertaining to the "Broodals". They are smart addition to the line up of enemies Mario has come up with over the years, but the fights are boring, predictable, and leave you with a feeling of "Oh no, THESE guys again? Give it a rest already!". I do hope there is DLC for Odyssey. Definitely a game worth being game of the year. I give it a perfect 10.… Expand
  54. Raxumotra
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    A must have on nintendo switch. Enjoy it everyone :). Hours of fun on amazing worlds and also hours on end exploring the different worlds. Lets enjoy these great games while they last without microtransactions and DLCs
  55. GamerElephant
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Mario returns with yet another classic 3D adventure with amazing fluent controls, memorable level design and is an instant classic from start until end. New Donk city with the eerie undertone of rain and tanks with Bowser's shadow glooming over the city to the tropical fizzing beaches of seaside kingdom. It's all just inviting, fresh and new.

    Taking notes from Mario 64, Sunshine and    Mario returns with yet another classic 3D adventure with amazing fluent controls, memorable level design and is an instant classic from start until end. New Donk city with the eerie undertone of rain and tanks with Bowser's shadow glooming over the city to the tropical fizzing beaches of seaside kingdom. It's all just inviting, fresh and new.

    Taking notes from Mario 64, Sunshine and most notably Galaxy it really blends all of Mario's 3D ancestors together while adding much more to become it's own. The depth of collecting is huge with over 800 moons to collect and the powerings of the hat are admirable and fantastic. Controls are fluent and all around this is a top tier game for this holiday season.

    One con is the game could have been farily more challenging. It's slightly too easy. But all around everything else is near perfect. A must have for switch lovers.    … Expand
  56. ironike
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    This game is an absolute joy to play. Odyssey is an homage to the great Mario games of the past yet incredibly is able to deliver new ideas and experiences that make this game feel fresh. Believe the hype.
  57. fantastictroyoy
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Never have I loved or been more immersed in a Mario game since Super Mario World for the SNES. Odyssey exceeds the hype that has been building for nearly a year. This game is perfect. It builds on existing mechanics in the Mario Universe while still feeling fresh and new. Cappy is a delightful addition. The worlds are so open and beautiful. The characters are fun and imaginative. I loveNever have I loved or been more immersed in a Mario game since Super Mario World for the SNES. Odyssey exceeds the hype that has been building for nearly a year. This game is perfect. It builds on existing mechanics in the Mario Universe while still feeling fresh and new. Cappy is a delightful addition. The worlds are so open and beautiful. The characters are fun and imaginative. I love the capture power. Its so fun to swim as Cheep Cheep or run around as a Goomba! This game is a delight and a must have!… Expand
  58. night4
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    I didn't think I liked Mario games anymore. The last one I played was Mario 64, and while I enjoyed it for a while, I've never gone back to it.

    But Odyssey is kind of amazing. It plays like an updated version of Ocarina of Time, yet with Kirby-like power stealing mechanics. Brilliant decisions, both. We get a format we're familiar with, intuitive controls, and satisfying abilities.    I didn't think I liked Mario games anymore. The last one I played was Mario 64, and while I enjoyed it for a while, I've never gone back to it.

    But Odyssey is kind of amazing. It plays like an updated version of Ocarina of Time, yet with Kirby-like power stealing mechanics. Brilliant decisions, both. We get a format we're familiar with, intuitive controls, and satisfying abilities.

    The only negative thing I can think of is that after "completing" the game, you can go back and collect more moons from each stage, and that's not quite as fun as going through the stages for the first time. Overall, though, it's just incredible.    … Expand
  59. GoldBeard
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    After completing the game i can honestly say that this is the best 3d platformer I've ever played.
    every kingdom is very unique and fun to explore. the gameplay mechanics are just perfection.
    the music is really really good imo. and the boss battles are the best in the series.
    ya... an easy 10/10 from me.
  60. mosiu666
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    The best game of 2017 I've played so far and for sure one of the best Switch title. Perfect level design and really nice graphic. A lot of fun for both child and a bit older gamer.
  61. Moojl
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    I had to make an account just for this review: Super Mario Odyssey is everything the critics said it was and more, because even the highest score and most poignant write-up will never make you feel the way you do when you play this game. Before the Switch released Shigeru Miyamoto gave an interview in which he said Nintendo had "mastered the Unreal Engine" in regards to the development ofI had to make an account just for this review: Super Mario Odyssey is everything the critics said it was and more, because even the highest score and most poignant write-up will never make you feel the way you do when you play this game. Before the Switch released Shigeru Miyamoto gave an interview in which he said Nintendo had "mastered the Unreal Engine" in regards to the development of Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, and you know what? He was right, because I've never played a Mario game that feels as good as this game does, nor have I ever played a *platformer* that feels as good to play as this game does. It's beyond all comparison, even to past Mario games.

    I'll refrain from posting spoilers but it's just impossible to describe how much joy this game will bring to anyone who's grown up alongside Mario. I've played over 30 hours thus far and have beaten the main storyline as well as discovered the additional post-game worlds, but even after all of that I still have a hundred (or more!) moons to collect. It's absolutely staggering how much care, love, and thought was put into this game.

    At this point I'm genuinely concerned Nintendo will never be able to top it, because never in my life have I enjoyed anything as much as I've enjoyed Super Mario Odyssey.    … Expand
  62. RandomGuy102
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Just a great game overall. Everyone should give it a try. Its sad that such a great game gets some 0 user scores with absurd complaints and if you check their other reviews you see HZD 10/10 P5 10/10. Some people really need to stop being fanboys and just enjoy gaming.
  63. Maxcarus
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    This game was awesome I feel that all the levels where fun and I think that all them had a good amount of moons even though there is a ton of them you only need about 120ish to get to bowser. But if you only go for the ending then you are missing out on an amazing package of charm and fun and it does make this game a bit of a "its not the destination its the journey" type games this wouldThis game was awesome I feel that all the levels where fun and I think that all them had a good amount of moons even though there is a ton of them you only need about 120ish to get to bowser. But if you only go for the ending then you are missing out on an amazing package of charm and fun and it does make this game a bit of a "its not the destination its the journey" type games this would be a bigger problem if the journey wasn't so much fun there are so many new races or species or whatever. The controls where perfect and I felt at no time that when I died it was the game's fault when I died I felt like I made a mistake. Speaking of controls I found the motion controls pretty fun as well but this is probaly because I used the sperated JoyCons and not the ProControler so if you want to use a ProControler then you probally wont enjoy them as much the ideal way to play is with the JoyCons. There is something that gives the games controls the extra step to being perfection is Cappy. In this game your new sidekick is the hat ghost thing Cappy. With a press of the Y button or a flick of the JoyCon you can toss out your Felt Friend and grab coins and kill small baddies. The reason he only kills small foes is because when thrown at a normal sized enemies is that when Cappy is thrown at them he will "Capture" them, but its more like possesion because you go inside there bodies and take control of there brains. This adds a fun new twist onto gameplay and makes some fun boss battles based around these Captures. Another thing you can do with Cappy is when he is thrown you can dive onto him which will give you a bounce then you can dive again to get some serious style points this can used to get to seemingly impossible areas. How about the worlds you use these controls in well they are fairly compact with tons of moons they really remind me of Banjo Kazzoie but with like way more jiggys they are fun to traverse and have memorable NPCs and locals. All around I would say Mario Odyssey is my favorite game of 2017 even more than Breath of the Wild… Expand
  64. Robjapan
    Apr 29, 2019
    2
    I finished this game in one sitting, four hours and bowser was down and the credits rolled.
    There is so much pointless stuff in this game, moons for walking down the road, moons for jumping... it's so stupidly easy to progress to the next area that any challenge the game has can be skipped.
    The game never felt to me, like I had to invest in any of the areas, each area was a hurdle to be    I finished this game in one sitting, four hours and bowser was down and the credits rolled.
    There is so much pointless stuff in this game, moons for walking down the road, moons for jumping... it's so stupidly easy to progress to the next area that any challenge the game has can be skipped.
    The game never felt to me, like I had to invest in any of the areas, each area was a hurdle to be jumped rather than an area to be explored and enjoyed.
    Remove most of the moons in each area and make it a real challenge to progress to the next zone and this game jumps to an 8/10.    … Expand
  65. DanteMerino
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    This game is garbage do not buy it it is boring time consuming and repetitive asf stay away.
  66. dawo89
    Feb 6, 2022
    3
    As a huge fan of super Mario 64 i have to say that Mario Odyssey was really disappointing. Unfortunately the game never cought me. Everything is way too easy which makes it boring overall. You have to collect moons to progress further. But you get them for doing almost nothing. You can even buy them in the stores at the beginning of every level. There is mostly no challenge. The story isAs a huge fan of super Mario 64 i have to say that Mario Odyssey was really disappointing. Unfortunately the game never cought me. Everything is way too easy which makes it boring overall. You have to collect moons to progress further. But you get them for doing almost nothing. You can even buy them in the stores at the beginning of every level. There is mostly no challenge. The story is pretty lame. I was hoping that the co-op feature brings bit more joy. But it just doubles the amount of bored people in front of the screen.… Expand
  67. memus
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    It may be the first Mario game since Super Mario Bros that felt fresh for me. The mechanics are beautiful. Most levels look gorgeous on TV (so it has never felt that my Switch had run out of juice). Also this game is full of surprises and takes bold choices to entertain player. Like riding a tyrannosaur just because it's cool. Also the mix of Mario visuals and more realistic design workedIt may be the first Mario game since Super Mario Bros that felt fresh for me. The mechanics are beautiful. Most levels look gorgeous on TV (so it has never felt that my Switch had run out of juice). Also this game is full of surprises and takes bold choices to entertain player. Like riding a tyrannosaur just because it's cool. Also the mix of Mario visuals and more realistic design worked well in most levels (like New Donk City, oh, that jazz song there).
    Not a ten due to:
    -Sometimes boring bosses
    -And most importantly some levels and designs felt out of place (like the cooking one or caterpillar design)
    -And finally with new mechanic for each monster the game spread too thin in some places.    … Expand
  68. Donut64
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is undoubtedly a very easy game. However, it is only easy because it is free from the control and camera limitations of Super Mario 64 (as well as having no life limits, but that just takes away farming lives). The game isn't entirely without challenge, either... you just have to find the challenges. It introduces many new ideas and does a lot of things differently fromSuper Mario Odyssey is undoubtedly a very easy game. However, it is only easy because it is free from the control and camera limitations of Super Mario 64 (as well as having no life limits, but that just takes away farming lives). The game isn't entirely without challenge, either... you just have to find the challenges. It introduces many new ideas and does a lot of things differently from Mario Sunshine and Mario 64. All that said, it is very fun to play and is as much a contender for "Best Game of All Time" as Mario 64 is.… Expand
  69. PrimalBanana
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Nintendo are amongst the best in the business when it comes to producing quality games and that's especially true when those games involve wide open world's full of content that will satisfy everyone from kids to self proclaimed hardcore gamers.

    Super Mario Odyssey takes the best bits from previous Mario games and mashes them altogether in this latest instalment. The first thing to    Nintendo are amongst the best in the business when it comes to producing quality games and that's especially true when those games involve wide open world's full of content that will satisfy everyone from kids to self proclaimed hardcore gamers.

    Super Mario Odyssey takes the best bits from previous Mario games and mashes them altogether in this latest instalment. The first thing to strike me was just how gorgeous the game looks. Nintendo continue to amaze me with what they can do with the power available in the Nintendo Switch.

    I'll not delve too deep into the story because it's a Mario game and by now I'm sure e all know roughly what the plot will entale. It's a fun story though that develops at a good pace. I'm going to concentrate on the gameplay because that's where this game really shines.

    Super Mario Odyssey takes place over a number of different kingdoms each having it's own unique feel and design. There's much more detail than you might first notice and there's plenty for you you to explore. The game world's have been expertly created as you might expect from Nintendo but they're just so clever in how they're done it's staggering.

    Super Mario Odyssey is a 3d game and the control scheme compliments it and works brilliantly, especially with the joycons. You can throw cappy (your new sidekick) by gesturing with the controllers and its on point with its responsiveness. Theres a wide variety of creatures for you to possess and doing so will help you to collect the in game currency and power moons that you require.

    Speaking of in game currency, each kingdom has its own unique currency that you can use to buy outfits. They're plentiful and rewarding. You feel a great sense of satisfaction when you change Mario's clothes to better suit his surroundings.

    One of the best parts of the game by far is the use of 2d, 8-bit style sections. You'll see the iconic green pipes going into a wall. Walk into the pipe and you're in a 2d section where you can enjoy a throw back to the 80' and 90's. It's a stroke of genius and is my personal favourite part of the game.

    Super Mario Odyssey has been picking up perfect score from all quarters of the media and I'm sure you're wondering if it's really that good. In short yes, yes it is. The game is as near perfect as you could hope for and is just so much fun to play. Since the game landed on my doorstep it's been a race to get to the Switch as my kids can't stop playing. This is surely a contender for game of the year alongside Nintendo's other big success, Breath of the Wild. It's been an amazing year for Nintendo and I can't wait to see what they come up with next.    … Expand
  70. ClassicRPM
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Greatest game of the year (and it hurts me to say it because Zelda Breath of the Wild had the crown for months).
    I have finished the game and realized I have only collected 1 third of the moons. I wanted to say many things about this game, but no words would make justice. Get it now and enjoy!
  71. Fireantus
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    It was my first 3D Super Mario game. I never had a chance to play Sunshine or dabble with the N64 cult classic, so I went into this Mario without the glasses of nostalgia or any prescribed expectations. All I wanted is a neat, fun, interesting 3D platformer, that will require of me precision controls, mastering the many movement options, solving some in-space puzzles and be enjoyable inIt was my first 3D Super Mario game. I never had a chance to play Sunshine or dabble with the N64 cult classic, so I went into this Mario without the glasses of nostalgia or any prescribed expectations. All I wanted is a neat, fun, interesting 3D platformer, that will require of me precision controls, mastering the many movement options, solving some in-space puzzles and be enjoyable in the basic game loop.

    And oh boy, Super Mario Odyssey delivers in spades. I was truly shocked about how well paced and tightly packed the game is, when still managing to offer something new pretty much behind every corner!

    First, the plot – It’s as rudimentary as you can expect from a Mario game. Big B kidnaps Princess P, this time to marry her in style. He has henchmen, who are silly. You, the plumber-jumper, must save the princess, but this time you have a magical buddy who wants to save his sister (in form of a Tiara). That’s it. Your goal? Chase the big Baddie through various maps, gather LOTS of same thing to fuel your travel. Simple, but that’s fantastic, and here’s why – It gives clear goals for every stage and shiny, singular objective for your whole journey. You don’t get muddled down in your fun, you don’t worry or bother about character arcs or some big turmoil. You jump between beautifully crafted maps to tackle the same problem in vastly differing way. You know there is certain amount of Things To Find, but gosh, each level varies with enemy types, environmental traps and game mechanics needed to cross it. And it works fantastically because…

    The map design is mind-blowing, to a point, that I believe it will be taught in game design courses. The game is not Open World. It’s just old stage-after-stage gameplay. But that’s amazing, because every stage differs VASTLY from another. In music, style, visuals, but also in core gameplay mechanics needed to traverse it, focusing on different skills and different approach. Some levels are superbly vertical, some display tremendous amounts of hidden passages and nooks to find out. Others are riddled with hazards to cross, while other are vastly open, and require a curious eye to look for irregularities to spot. Every level feels like a breath of fresh air, always delivering something new to pick a player curiosity to explore and experiment. Maps are also very tight. They are not small, most of the time, but they are also not vast and empty. In fact, every corner of the map is an offering of a new challenges, both minor and major.
    Another beautiful thing is the scope of game difficulty. It’s organic, in a way, that you can finish the game with minimal challenge. Each level requires you to find a certain amount of Power Moons. And to get them, you really must do a series of rather easy tasks, most of the time. BUT each stage consists of so many more Power Moons than you require, and its unique currency… And to gather them all, you will face challenges that are much, much harder, and will truly test your patience and great skill in mobility.

    So, the gameplay is stellar. It’s fun, it’s as challenging as you want it to be, it’s always fresh stage after stage. And it looks amazing – it’s colorful and cheerful, of course, but every level feels as its own creation, conveying the theme and mood beautifully, with spectacular music helping greatly to set an atmosphere.

    Lastly, it’s important to notice the astonishing controls. Nintendo really nail this stuff, and Mario moves with pinpoint, godlike precision. Every jump, run, roll and bounce is so precise, you can execute some stellar moves to cross long vaults, narrow lines or other hard mobility tests in game. And playing on two Joy-Cons really shows how smartly they used the motion of their pads. It’s fun and precise, and I love it.    … Expand
  72. InducedRhino438
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do I even begin. After spending 3 days playing and paying my life into this game, and just starting my second playthrough, I am extremely pleased to say that Nintendo is on a roll this year with their newest podium console. Both this game, Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reinforce that fact and despite the Switch's multiple flaws and technical issues since its launch back in March, I truly believe this year is one of if not Nintendo's best years of gaming since the iconic year of 1985. Though onto the game. After my full playthrough and grinding in getting as much moon's as possible, I can definitely consider this game (along with Breath of the Wild) a masterpiece. From the start to finish, this game truly represents an exciting, creative and outstanding (as the title suggests) odyssey. Our Italian plumber friend does not stop with his adventures in defeating Bowser and saving Princess Peach ("WAIT, Why is that so familiar, OH YEAH!"), though this time Bowser seems more serious and intentional on marrying Princess Peach than I have seen him in almost every Mario game including Sunshine. Mario continues to impress me with his cunning and practical skills when it comes to completing these courses. Despite this being considered an open world Mario game, it would not be a 'Super Mario' game without those courses to further progress through the game. However the way that they have been implemented in this style is very very (about 10 more times) creative. Every single kingdom despite most being fairly small feature multiple courses, puzzels and secrets that you come upon when exploring whether it is on purpose of intentionally. And somehow, the game was even able to implement the classical 2D style courses that Mario enters via a pipe inside a wall, cliff, mountain etc. And even better, they didn't just put all of these mini-courses in for the sake of it, most of the time you will need to get through them if you really want to progress through the game and collect enough moons to power up the odyssey and travel to the next kingdom. On paper it may sound a little repetitive, but in reality it is not. Thats what I mean when I refer this game as creative. Every single kingdom is different and unique in its own way with multiple different courses and secrets scattered around the small kingdom where some can consist of up to 50 MOONS! Exploring further into the kingdom is up to the player however. Collect all the moons that you need from completing the main (3D) courses and defeat one of Bowsers mini bosses and move to the next kingdom, or keep exploring it like I did. When I did this I was and still am extremely ecstatic and intrigued of the amount of secrets and hidden courses to find all those moons. I haven't discovered this much secrets in a video game world since Assassin's Creed. Even Breath of the Wild wasn't this wild with its secrets. And Mario is not alone Oh No. He has a new companion! Not his brother Luigi, or Toad or anyone like that but a cap. Though not just any old or just an advanced version of Mario's own red cap (which is destroyed at the beginning) but it is an actual character. A ghost who has the physique of a hat who has many powers which include harming enemies when thrown, shapeshifting into a different type of cap and the ability that not only makes him stand out but make the entire game stand out over all the Super Mario games is being able to possess creatures such as goombas, frogs, wigglers and DINOSAURS, or enemy machines such as Bullet bills to literally transform Mario into a rocket or a tank to blow up everything (In some way). Without cappy, this Super Mario game would not be the Odyssey that it really is, even at one point in the game where cappy is abducted and you're forced to recue him without using any of his powers. Because of both the team and relationship Mario and Cappy develop throughout the game, this was not an easy thing to do as you're forced to get through obstacles using Mario's own (old school) abilities to rescue Cappy. It also proves that Cappy is not only a great companion but a necessity for Mario. Together the two of you are travelling through all the kingdoms, collecting all the moons, finding and discovering new things/secrets and defeating Bowser and saving Princess Peach (OBVIOUSLY) along with saving Cappy's little sister who is being used as Princess Peach's tiara and is most likely her companion. In conclusion, Super Mario Odyssey is yet another Mario game that does not disappoint in any way and another amazing Nintendo game to promote the Switch console and put Nintendo back on top after the failed launch of the Wii U. With this games surplus amount of secrets and hidden courses/puzzles, its content for the games main progression and all the versatility at your disposal with Mario and Cappy makes this game (along with Breath of the Wild) the best game for the Switch and the best Super Mario game since Galaxy released 10 years ago!… Expand
  73. AshEntropy
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Takes all the best aspects of Mario 64 + Mario Sunshine + Mario Galaxy 1+2. Definitely a 10/10 game. Full to the brim with challenging and exciting new things to do.
  74. La_Hater
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    I dont play platform games because they give me anxiety but thanks to marios assist mode, i was able to learn and adapt to this new concept. I had alot of fun and i will definitely say that this is a very well polished game. Well done Nintendo.
  75. OtakuFlame
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    ITS A MASTERPIECE 10/10. You got the fun levels, you got the new capture ability, you got the mini games, and the online leader boards for the free run challenges. Levels are designed so seamlessly so much diversity and platforming combined with exploration as the main theme it's so good. For some time it had seemed Nintendo had been struggling trying to recapture what made Mario the kingITS A MASTERPIECE 10/10. You got the fun levels, you got the new capture ability, you got the mini games, and the online leader boards for the free run challenges. Levels are designed so seamlessly so much diversity and platforming combined with exploration as the main theme it's so good. For some time it had seemed Nintendo had been struggling trying to recapture what made Mario the king of video games and with Super Mario Odyssey I can say, MARIO IS BACK BAYBEEEE.… Expand
  76. Manc_Prophecy
    Jul 16, 2023
    7
    If like me, you grew up during a time where Saved by The Bell was a hit tv show, and Liverpool FC actually won league titles, then you'll be more familiar with the all time popular game Mario Bros. Which has through the years evolved into a game people of all ages can enjoy.

    So what does Mario Odyssey offer what other Mario games do not? Well the first most notable is the new 2 player    If like me, you grew up during a time where Saved by The Bell was a hit tv show, and Liverpool FC actually won league titles, then you'll be more familiar with the all time popular game Mario Bros. Which has through the years evolved into a game people of all ages can enjoy.

    So what does Mario Odyssey offer what other Mario games do not? Well the first most notable is the new 2 player feature, which allows players to enjoy the Mario experience with friends and family! The setup is that similar of Mario Sunshine which was an absolute ground breaking game in the series, and a much improvement on the big seller Mario 64.
    The special ability to over take enemies like Hammer bro, Goomba, Bullet bill and even a T-Rex...... A FRIGGIN' T-REX!!! An ability introduced into the game makes it really enjoyable to play, and it's good to see from Mario Sunshine that Nintendo EDP have come up with innovative ways to keep Mario fresh with a change of ideas by involving these abilities as apart of a story.

    Now I use the term "story" loosely as Mario doesn't really have a story, well a good one anyway. Now if like me you're thinking "who buys a Mario game for the story?" then I can level with you, but the fact that they have tried to implement a story (and a weak one at that) tells me that they didn't really take in consideration how weak it really was. It's so unnecessary, that you don't even need to pay any attention to it, the ending is only stupid anyway.

    It's far from an amazing game, but if you want fun and easy game time, then this is a certain purchase for you.    … Expand
  77. FrankoAmmo
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Wow....finally completed the game last evening! What a masterpiece. This is a game that deserves a 10 out of 10. The size of the different kingdoms is perfect and there was so much effort put in the level design and the graphics which are amazing. The ability to change characters with some enemies is awesome. The bosses were pretty easy in general, but I like the fact that you need to beWow....finally completed the game last evening! What a masterpiece. This is a game that deserves a 10 out of 10. The size of the different kingdoms is perfect and there was so much effort put in the level design and the graphics which are amazing. The ability to change characters with some enemies is awesome. The bosses were pretty easy in general, but I like the fact that you need to be smart to hit them a few times instead of easily hitting them 20 times. I completed the main story in about 8 hours (about 80% of purple coins and 261 moons). I was not looking everywhere, but I was looking. There is a power moon and/or a mini-game every 2-3 minutes if you look properly. I really like collectibles, but 999 power moons is just too much lol 250 would have been more than enough. I think I will replay it to try to gather 500 moons, but I am not sure yet. The music is good as usual, but nothing incredible. I personally played with the detached joy-con and I really enjoyed the experience!

    Super Mario Odyssey is the best Mario game ever for me!    … Expand
  78. rdy2cmply
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    I feel it was a tiny bit short, but it was still fantastic and has plenty to do after the main game is over. It was very fun and not AS easy as everyone says, though amiibo make it easier.
  79. Rikze
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best Mario game to date! I never expected to see a Mario game better than Mario 64, but Nintendo continue to impress me! 10/10 for sure
  80. ShlaabAlmighty
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    Great game but the controls aren't perfect and the difficulty progression is not perfect. I have played a few hours and found it thoroughly enjoyable.
  81. shadow773
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    With all the hype surrounding this game, it finally comes out and... it was all worth it.

    Controls: The gameplay is fun and intuitive... that said there are like 3 moves that you cannot use on the unless you use motion controls; cap throw down, cap throw up, and homing cap... yes you can use it with your controllers attached to the grips but it would've been nice to have every move    With all the hype surrounding this game, it finally comes out and... it was all worth it.

    Controls:
    The gameplay is fun and intuitive... that said there are like 3 moves that you cannot use on the unless you use motion controls; cap throw down, cap throw up, and homing cap... yes you can use it with your controllers attached to the grips but it would've been nice to have every move mapped onto the controller. there is also the way Mario does a spin cap attack... you can do it without motion controls but it is not as instant.

    Now the positive, as I said above, the controls very intuitive and fun. once you get used to the main controls (which won't take long) your up and running and playing the game. like most, all Mario games the controls are super tight and fun... it will make you fall in love with Mario and Nintendo again.

    Graphics:
    The game runs at a fluid 60fps throughout the whole game as far as I know... there might have been frame dips but they were so negligible I didn't notice them. I did, however, notice the antialiasing but to run this game at 60fps and smoothly I think it is forgivable.

    FunFactor:
    The fun factor of the game is out of this world... the main game itself is super easy... but that is not where this game shines... the game shines in its exploration, Nintendo gives you massive worlds to play in... I mean huge worlds (except for the few little ones scattered in the game for story or tutorial reasons). it is like Nintendo built each person a bunch of playgrounds to just explore and have fun in... of for that I say thank you Nintendo.

    Yes, you can breeze through the game in a few hours and be done with it... but if you want more out of the game you need to delve deeper (use tricks and advanced moves)... you will need to work for some of these moons. but if you are inexperienced or a casual gamer, there are plenty of moons to find randomly in the world.

    so to end my review, if you have a switch, pick up the game, if you don't buy a switch and get the game... if you can't try to get someone to buy you a switch and this game lol it will be well worth it.    … Expand
  82. whoischarlotte
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    This is the Mario game we've been waiting for. It's beautiful, every aspect so carefully included and made. Apart of me is lost for words, it's so much fun and can be enjoyed by everyone.
  83. OneYoutubeFan
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is a very fun game, and was definitely worth the wait. The story, while nothing groundbreaking, is certainly a good enough motivation, with Bowser actually WINNING for once, and hiring bunnies called the "Broodals" to plan the wedding. However, I find the story to be a bit short lived when played straight through. As for gameplay, you go across various differentSuper Mario Odyssey is a very fun game, and was definitely worth the wait. The story, while nothing groundbreaking, is certainly a good enough motivation, with Bowser actually WINNING for once, and hiring bunnies called the "Broodals" to plan the wedding. However, I find the story to be a bit short lived when played straight through. As for gameplay, you go across various different kingdoms, with one city each, collecting power moons. Although, sure there are hundreds of moons, but there aren't many major challlenges to get the regular moons. And, as usual, Mario has all his old mobility options, with some new moves like hat bouncing and capture release jumps. That is a great segue into the main new ability, possessing things and using their abilities, which I find to be very fun! And there really isn't much more to it. Super Mario Odyssey is a fun and simple 3D collectathon game.… Expand
  84. TJgames1
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    melhoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooor jogoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo de 2017 maravilhoso
  85. alberttc
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Este juego, con mis 31 años me ha recuperar la ilusión por los videojuegos.
    Cada uno de los elementos es simplemente magnífico, resaltando sobre todo, sus animaciones, música y la ambientación.
    Un diez en toda regla.
  86. Drag0600
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    It was very short and easy, the motion controls were a bit wonky. There was plenty of missed potential, rewards for completion are pretty weak and bosses were repeated plenty of time, however this game completely makes up for it with all the amazing mechanics, the amazing control and just the whole experience together. It was really great.
  87. Boodleout
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Boo! My review is what you should view!

    Like me, you're scrolling through this and are seeing 10, 10, 10, ..., 10. it goes on. This is why I created an account; to give newcomers an UNBIASED review of this game. Yes, I play many, many games not limited to just one console and I love Nintendo and Mario games. First, who are you? Yes, you! Don't just look at the scalled up    Boo! My review is what you should view!

    Like me, you're scrolling through this and are seeing 10, 10, 10, ..., 10. it goes on.
    This is why I created an account; to give newcomers an UNBIASED review of this game.

    Yes, I play many, many games not limited to just one console and I love Nintendo and Mario games.

    First, who are you?
    Yes, you!
    Don't just look at the scalled up reviews of fanboys and fangirls, see the 10/10 score and thing, "I'm going to love this game! I have to buy it!"

    Stop, just stop. WHO are you?

    Do you seek any challenge?
    After playing open world games do you have an unrealistic expectation that this game will be immersive?
    Are you looking for story, for reason, for thinking outside the box?

    If you are a person which greatly appreciate the above, only rose tinted glasses will keep ou from being disaapointed in this game. Because, if you are that person, you should be dissapointed.

    Overall, Super Mario Odyssey is an underwhelmingly easy game devoid of any real push to continue playing and drive you forward. There is, of course, no story and the environments could not be less immersive; obstacles appear to be cut-n-pasted there, 'just cause'. The worlds are VERY small and disjointed.

    So is Mario Odyssey bad? Absolutely not!
    BUT, it depends on WHO you are.

    Are you seeking a game with a playful setting and gorgeous art-style? Are you looking for a game which you can pick up and play after a long days work? are you looking for a game accessible to anyone and enjoyable to anyone? Are you seeking a game to pander to your rediculous side and creativity (only in art-style)?

    If so, this is the game for you. You will love it.

    A few pointers overall:
    Mario is a beautiful, fun and creative game which everyone can enjoy. If you play any sort of game even semi regularly though, you'll fell like a god playing it. The puzzles are completely underwhelming and predictable, and the only time you'll die will be from a misplaced jump.

    This game is very surprisingly small. The worlds you go to are very inconsistent. Most are very small and do not excite you; they are a chore and bring down the quality of the game. Other worlds, however, are amazing and are definitely the right size. Unfortunately, these worlds are few and far between. Don't expect to play the game longer than 25 hours before you feel you should put it down and play something else. Multiplayer is quite a gimmick.

    Regardless of who you are, this game will never reach 10/10 if you are being unbaised.
    It's important to think critically and fairly.

    Should you buy it??? That's why you're here isn't it???

    It depends on who you are!

    It is a fun game. I can say that. I enjoyed it.    … Expand
  88. Luissonic
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This game is one of my favorite games of all time because of it’s new mechanics which i absolutely loved, although the story of kidnapping peach is kinda overused, Nintendo tried to change it up a bit with the wedding of bowser and peach wich works great for the game.
    In conclusion if your a gamer wanting a new and fun experience pick this game up, you’ll not regret it
  89. Malvolo
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Simplemente el videojuego que mas e disfrutado este 2017. Muchas sonrisas me a causado al poder ver a mario con diferwntws diferentes vestimentas. Y aparte el reto de encontrar todas las lunas lo vuelve un juego muy competitivo. La musica es genial. La jugabilidad extraordinaria. Nintendo como una y otra vez demuestra que no todo en los video juegos son solo graficos, para lograr hacerSimplemente el videojuego que mas e disfrutado este 2017. Muchas sonrisas me a causado al poder ver a mario con diferwntws diferentes vestimentas. Y aparte el reto de encontrar todas las lunas lo vuelve un juego muy competitivo. La musica es genial. La jugabilidad extraordinaria. Nintendo como una y otra vez demuestra que no todo en los video juegos son solo graficos, para lograr hacer un buen video juego.… Expand
  90. zergmon
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Juegazo, hay que disfrutar cada minuto de esta joya, si bien se repiten los jefes no es excusa para no gozar el juego, con esto se asegura un buen año de nintendo
  91. jorgillo2210
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Awsome, it is a big revolution in Mario history totally recomended, This game is an example that the videogame industry still cares about quality and not only making money
  92. JoeCastle99
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    Surely one of the best games of the Mario Franchise that ever existed, mixing all the good things that makes Mario games very fun and amazing.

    The graphics, the creative story, a new way to play (cappy) and the fact you can control most of the enemies, its just beautiful, it gives mario a new way to be. Mixing Nostalgia, with a good amount of fresh air and creativity, this game is    Surely one of the best games of the Mario Franchise that ever existed, mixing all the good things that makes Mario games very fun and amazing.

    The graphics, the creative story, a new way to play (cappy) and the fact you can control most of the enemies, its just beautiful, it gives mario a new way to be.

    Mixing Nostalgia, with a good amount of fresh air and creativity, this game is one of the best games of 2017 and the history of videogames.

    Just one tiny problem... its not that challenging (comparing it to SMG or SM64) but that doesnt mean the game is bad, its excellent.    … Expand
  93. ralphienelson02
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This last weekend, me and my friends played through the game and let me tell you. It was FANTASTIC. I enjoyed every single second of the game. We got all the way to the end and while it was short I still find myself wanting to collect more moons and power up the Odyssey even more. As we played there were several moments when we looked at the screen in awe and wonder, several kingdomsThis last weekend, me and my friends played through the game and let me tell you. It was FANTASTIC. I enjoyed every single second of the game. We got all the way to the end and while it was short I still find myself wanting to collect more moons and power up the Odyssey even more. As we played there were several moments when we looked at the screen in awe and wonder, several kingdoms taking us aback. The wonder, surprise, and enjoyment really made this game for me.

    I love the controls. A lot of people dislike the controls but I find them very easy to work out and use. I played with the detached joy cons as that's what the game recommends and I like that style of play anyway. The motion controls and "HD" rumble were fabulous and to my surprise really added to the game.

    The post game is quite massive and is why I still think I have a lot to get out of this game still despite already beating it. With who knows how many moons I think I'll be going for a while.

    Overall it's a great must-have Switch game and my advise to anyone who hasn't yet played it: Go slowly. Take it all in. Explore each world. I know you want to get to that next kingdom, but it's more fun to go slowly.    … Expand
  94. SterlingIsDead
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This game is just...wow. I created a Metacritic account JUST for this game. Nintendo has been hyping this game up perfectly since E3 and they have outdone themselves. The game is a sandbox style Mario game similar to Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. In those games you collect Stars and Shines respectivley, each game having 120 of their collectible. These collectibles were used forThis game is just...wow. I created a Metacritic account JUST for this game. Nintendo has been hyping this game up perfectly since E3 and they have outdone themselves. The game is a sandbox style Mario game similar to Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. In those games you collect Stars and Shines respectivley, each game having 120 of their collectible. These collectibles were used for progressing in the game and collecting all of them would give you a special bonus. Mario Odyssey's collectibles are Moons, and there are (from what I've seen) 999 of them in the game. However, about half of them are very easy to get. Still, a lot of the Moons are really fun to get, sometimes requiring you to solve a puzzle, beat a boss, or do some sort of platforming challenge. Getting all 999 Moons may seem like a pain but the design and music make the game much more enjoyable while hunting for moons. The music in this game is phenomenal, but that goes without saying. The Nintendo Switch cant run SUPER strong games, but the game is still beautiful and pleasing to look at. The colors and graphics make the game very appealing to look at, sometimes making me forget I have 450 Moons left to collect...The story, while not groundbreaking, is certainly a step forward for Mario. Peach is back to being a damsel in distress, but thats not TOO bad. The game opens with Mario and Bowser already fighting, and Mario is blasted off the side of the ship, landing in the Cap Kingdom where he meets Cappy, who posesses Mario's hat and is now able to be used. Cappy is a joy to use. Capturing and controlling enemies is a really great mechanic. Cappy can also be used for platforming, as you are able to jump on him. Moving around in this game is so much fun. A lot of people say Mario Sunshine has some of the best movements in the series, and I agreed until I played this. Mario can roll, dive, ground-pound jump and spin jump now. It feels really nice to move around. Nintendo certainly has outdone themselves this time, and I'm happy to say, so far, Mario Odyssey is my game of the year.… Expand
  95. AlexPC1998
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Best Mario Game, it's so fun, you can ignore the quality problems because the game is excelent, i played it for hours, and i want to see more mario games like this
  96. Paax
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Maravilloso juego, su diseño de niveles es espectacular te pasarás horas investigando y viendo que puedes hacer dentro de cada uno. Los controles y la camara son una maravilla. Si tienes un switch y no has comprado Odyssey estas errando tremendo.
  97. deavertido
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    I am an enormous fan of Mario 64 and Mario Galaxy and this game strikes a wonderful balance between the two amazing games. It is simply a joy to run around the different kingdoms and the new Cappy mechanics are extremely fun and satisfying. The presentation is clean and modern and the music is a beautifully orchestrated soundtrack that has been stuck in my head. By all accounts, fromI am an enormous fan of Mario 64 and Mario Galaxy and this game strikes a wonderful balance between the two amazing games. It is simply a joy to run around the different kingdoms and the new Cappy mechanics are extremely fun and satisfying. The presentation is clean and modern and the music is a beautifully orchestrated soundtrack that has been stuck in my head. By all accounts, from gameplay to graphics to presentation, this is a work of art. A true masterpiece.… Expand
  98. tsdenizen
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is the freedom of movement of 64, the bizarre charm of Sunshine, the spectacle of Galaxy, and the exploratory collection of the Banjo-Kazooie series rolled into one. The main campaign is designed to be easy enough to get through for pretty much anyone, while offering an exorbitant amount of challenging optional content for platforming veterans. The movement and utilitySuper Mario Odyssey is the freedom of movement of 64, the bizarre charm of Sunshine, the spectacle of Galaxy, and the exploratory collection of the Banjo-Kazooie series rolled into one. The main campaign is designed to be easy enough to get through for pretty much anyone, while offering an exorbitant amount of challenging optional content for platforming veterans. The movement and utility of everything you possess through the Cappy mechanic is nearly interesting enough to be a game all on its own. Super Mario Odyssey tries to be all things to all people, and in my opinion, it's the only game to ever succeed at such a daunting undertaking.… Expand
  99. Alphonsefde
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    The best grafics on Nintendo switch, the best gameplay ever for videogames, a solid challenge to gamers, the best desing of puzzles, and the best one everybody can enjoy this game its a real open game the real one video game, it time to enjoy the new era of videogames with Super Mario Odyssey
  100. Sebas994
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Excelente Juego.
    Graficos como los juegos de Nintendo, jugabilidad excepcional, una entrega que la hace especial a las anteriores por la capacidad que tiene la Nintendo Switch. En conclusion una obra maestra de Nintendo
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  1. Pocket Tactics
    Dec 3, 2024
    90
    While it was difficult to imagine how Nintendo could top previous 3D Mario adventures, Super Mario Odyssey is nigh-on perfect in almost every way. With the help of Cappy, Mario has never been as fun to control, reaching new heights and, in the hands of a skilled player, accomplishing impossible skips. You need only pick up a controller to see why this is the best modern Mario game ever.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    100
    The best entry to the best platforming series is so ridiculously huge it’s like a theme park made of theme parks. It’s a wonderful tribute to Super Mario 64, but it’s not a lazy homage. Super Mario Odyssey draws inspiration from the superb classic to top it and everything that came after it. [13/2017, p.38]
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jan 7, 2018
    95
    Perhaps no past Mario game has ever elicited so many smiles as this, and even if every other winning aspect of its design were set aside, that reality alone would make it a masterpiece. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 39E]
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